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Two savory shredded beef tacos topped with pico de gallo and cilantro, served with lime wedges for Taco Tuesday.

Taco Tuesday Recipes in 15 Minutes: Weeknight Winner

This recipe provides a quick and flavorful solution for Taco Tuesday, perfect for busy families and individuals. Enjoy delicious tacos with minimal preparation time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Slow Cooker Time 10 hours
Total Time 18 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 393
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pork
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1-1/4 cups water
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 bone-in pork shoulder roast (6 to 7 pounds)
For Serving
  • 24 corn tortillas (6 inches) or taco shells, warmed
  • Optional toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream and chopped tomato, onion, cilantro and lime wedges

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Forks

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, mix salsa, bay leaves, salt, cumin, oregano, pepper, garlic powder, cloves, and water.
  2. Place chopped onions in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Place the pork roast over the onions. Pour the salsa mixture over the roast.
  3. Cook, covered, on low until the pork is tender, 8-10 hours.
  4. Remove the roast and discard the bone. Shred the pork with two forks.
  5. Serve the shredded pork in warmed tortillas or taco shells with your desired toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 757mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g

Notes

This recipe is designed for a slow cooker, allowing for tender, flavorful pork with minimal active cooking time. Adjust cooking time based on your slow cooker's performance.

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